Cst. John Verral Memorial Bridge Replacement
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The Cst. John Verral Memorial Bridge spans Patterson Creek along Queensway East in Simcoe, Ontario. The existing bridge was designed in 1922 with a concrete deck supported by steel girders and concrete abutments. It was widened in 1956, and again in 1977 to its current 4-lane width with sidewalks. The structure underwent a major rehabilitation in 1992. The structure has exceeded the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code life expectancy of 75 years, and is due for a rehabilitation or replacement.

This Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) has determined the preferred solution is to replace the bridge and provided a recommended design of a 5 lane bridge with sidewalks in accordance with current safety standards and the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code. The process has considered:

  • The natural and physical environment,
  • The transportation environment,
  • The economic environment, and
  • The social and cultural environment.

The Notice of Completion for the Schedule 'C' MCEA was issued on July 22, 2020. A full copy of the Environmental Study Report can be downloaded in the section below.

For hard copies of this information, please get in touch with one of the contacts listed below.

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Work Recently Completed (as of April 29, 2022):

  • Construction of the new curb, sidewalk, and barriers (westbound lanes).
  • Waterproof and place base asphalt on westbound lanes.
  • Install surface asphalt on all lanes and re-open all lanes of traffic.
  • Install quadrant lamp posts.
  • Service Disruption Notices for sidewalk and trail closures, and restrictions for oversized loads continue.

Work Planned for Next Period:

  • Placement of permanent line painting on the road surface.
  • Install sconce lighting under bridge soffit.
  • Install metal parapet railings.
  • Trail restorations and pavement.
  • General cleanup, deficiency work, topsoil/sod/seed, and other general restorations.
  • Some temporary lane closures will be required during the final period of work.

Schedule:

  • Utility relocation work extended longer than anticipated which has contributed to a delay in completion, along with material supply issues and labour shortages.
  • The delays and cold weather work has impacted the final completion date. 
  • All lanes of traffic re-opened as of April 28, 2022.
  • The current final completion date remains late May 2022.
Progress Photo (late April, 2022):  
 
Progress Photo (early April, 2022):  
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A. Ryan Elliott, P.Eng., BDS

Director of Structural Engineering 

G. DOUGLAS VALLEE LIMITED

Consulting Engineers, Architects & Planners

2 Talbot Street North, Simcoe, ON N3Y 3W4

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Jeff Demeulemeester, CET

Project Manager, Engineering

Public Works Division

Norfolk County

183 Main Street of Delhi, Delhi, Ontario, N4B 2M3

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